Mean Girls and SpongeBob Lead the Tony Award Nominations

Earlier today, the 2018 Tony Award nominations were announced live by Leslie Odom Jr. and Katharine McPhee on CBS This Morning. Fan favorites Mean Girls and SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical lead the pack with 12 nods a piece, followed quickly by The Band's Visit and the revival of Angels in America, which each earned 11.

Denzel Washington, Tina Fey, Andrew Garfield, Amy Schumer, and Diana Rigg are among the biggest start to have received nods. Bruce Springsteen, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Chita Rivera will also receive noncompetitive awards.

The Tony Awards will take place on June 10 at Radio City Music Hall. Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles will host the evening, which will be broadcast live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET /7 p.m. CT and delayed at 8 p.m. PT.